Feet per Second to Meters per Second
Switch between FPS and m/s instantly for precise speed calculations.
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Conversion Formula
Multiply feet per second by 0.3048 to get meters per second. Reverse by dividing by 0.3048 or multiplying by 3.28084.
m/s = fps × 0.3048
fps = m/s × 3.28084
One foot equals 0.3048 meters exactly, forming the basis for this ratio.
Popular Feet per Second to Meters per Second Values
| Feet per Second | Meters per Second |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3048 |
| 5 | 1.524 |
| 10 | 3.048 |
| 15 | 4.572 |
| 20 | 6.096 |
| 25 | 7.62 |
| 30 | 9.144 |
| 50 | 15.24 |
| 60 | 18.288 |
| 100 | 30.48 |
Speed Comparison Bars
Bars scale relative to 60 fps as baseline for visual feet per second to meters per second proportion.
Everyday Speed Examples
- A brisk walk at 5 fps equals 1.52 m/s.
- Jogging pace around 10 fps matches 3.05 m/s.
- Fast sprint near 25 fps reaches 7.62 m/s.
- Average car freeway speed of 60 fps is 18.29 m/s.
- Bullet speeds often exceed 1000 fps or 304.8 m/s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use 0.3048 for feet per second to meters per second?
This factor comes from 1 foot = 0.3048 meters by international definition.
Is feet per second common outside the US?
Limited mainly to US engineering; metric m/s prevails globally.
How does this relate to mph or km/h?
1 fps = 0.6818 mph; multiply m/s by 3.6 for km/h.
Does direction matter in conversions?
Speed measures magnitude only; velocity includes direction separately.
References
- National Institute of Standards and Technology. “Appendix B: Conversion Factors.” NIST Special Publication 811, 2008.
- BIPM. “SI Brochure: The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition.” Bureau International des Poids et Mesures, 2019.
- ISO 80000-3:2019. “Quantities and units — Part 3: Space and time.” International Organization for Standardization.